Community Health Services

The Community Health Services Department works in partnership with the community to promote health and safety by providing health related services for the citizens of Del Rio.

The Community Health Services Department is responsible for the following services:

Animal Control

Health Code Enforcement

Vector Control

Common Code Violations

Yard and Lot MaintenanceYard and lot maintenance is important to the health, safety, and welfare of our residents and plays an important role in maintaining a quality neighborhood appearance. City regulations prohibit:

Any untended growth of grass or weeds in excess of 12 inches in height.

Accumulations of trash, junk and debris.

Vegetation or trees that impair a motorist or pedestrian’s field of vision at intersections.

Junked or Abandoned VehiclesAll vehicles are required to be currently licensed and fully operable if they are parked within public view. Vehicles that don’t run must be parked in a fully enclosed building or be covered with a proper fitting car cover (maximum one). Dismantled vehicles stored outside of an enclosed structure are also prohibited.

For questions or to report any code violations please call (830) 774-8628.
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